Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is a tourist attraction that connects the Bund on the Puxi side of Shanghai with the Pudong area near the Oriental Pearl Tower. The tunnel itself is a 647-meter-long passage under the Huangpu River, built in 2000. Visitors board driverless cars that glide through the tunnel while colorful lights, lasers, and sound effects create a psychedelic experience meant to represent a journey through time and space. However, the attraction is widely regarded as a disappointment, with many reviewers calling it overpriced and dated. The ride lasts only about 5 minutes, and the visuals are often described as tacky rather than impressive. Despite its low rating, it remains popular due to its convenient location and the novelty of crossing under the river. Most visitors recommend skipping it and instead taking the ferry or subway for a better view and value.

Don't miss

• Ride in driverless cars through a light-and-laser show
• Cross under the Huangpu River in just 5 minutes
• Convenient connection between the Bund and Pudong
• See the entrance near the Bund's iconic promenade

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

Cheapest way inCustomized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao5★ · 20 travelers3–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →Best full dayPrivate Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights5★ · 1,219 travelers7–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$115 per personSee dates →Private & flexible3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper5★ · 29 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$112 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• Consider taking the Huangpu River ferry (only a few yuan) for a scenic crossing instead of this expensive tunnel.
• Photos inside the tunnel are difficult due to darkness and moving cars; don't expect great shots.
• The entire experience is very short; combine with other attractions on the Bund or in Pudong.
• Read recent reviews before going; many visitors regret the cost and suggest alternatives.

A bit of history

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel opened in 2000 as part of Shanghai's development to link the historic Bund with the modern Pudong skyline. It was designed as a tourist novelty rather than a practical transport link.